Chevrolet Blazer vs Ford Edge: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2024, owners filed an average of 83 complaints per model year about the Chevrolet Blazer and 786 about the Ford Edge.
Side by side
| Chevrolet Blazer | Ford Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2024 | 2006-2024 |
| Owner complaints | 746 | 14,144 |
| Complaints per model year | 83 | 786 |
| Recalls | 8 | 43 |
| Years to avoid | 201920202021 | 20112013 |
| Best years | None stand out | 200920202022 |
| Most common problem | Electrical | Engine |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 21-25 mpg combined (2024) | 21-23 mpg combined (2024) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Blazer | Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 220 | 2,621 |
| Engine | 205 | 3,193 |
| Transmission | 189 | 2,174 |
| Steering | 104 | 342 |
| Brakes | 82 | 2,271 |
| Fuel system | 55 | 702 |
| Airbags | 14 | 1,304 |
| Body | 12 | 959 |
Questions about the Chevrolet Blazer vs Ford Edge
Which is more reliable, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Ford Edge?
Between 2006 and 2024, the Chevrolet Blazer has 3 years to avoid and the Ford Edge 2. The Ford Edge has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Chevrolet Blazer drew fewer complaints per model year (83 vs 786), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Ford Edge?
From 2006 to 2024, the Chevrolet Blazer was covered by 8 recalls and the Ford Edge by 43.
What years of the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Edge should you avoid?
Chevrolet Blazer: 2019, 2020 and 2021. Ford Edge: 2011 and 2013.
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